Findings from twin and adoption studies of anxiety in children and adolescents suggest that the genetic contribution for anxiety ____.
A) decreases with age and environmental influence increases
B) decreases with age, along with environmental influence
C) increases with age and environmental influence decreases
D) increases with age, along with environmental influence

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Twin and adoption studies have shown that as children grow older, the genetic contribution to anxiety tends to decrease, while the influence of environmental factors increases. This suggests that experiences and circumstances play a larger role in the development of anxiety in older children and adolescents compared to genetic factors.

Findings from Twin and Adoption Studies of Anxiety in Children